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How can I manage sleep so that I don’t feel down??
Posted December 7, 2015 under Ask Us.Sleep problems can be caused by an irregular schedule, stress (having lots of things on your mind), depression, changes in your sleep environment (your bedroom is too hot, too cold, […]
Read more »I’m on the pill and I usually take it continuously so I don’t get a period. But this month I was going to take the placebo pills to have a period. What I’m wondering is: When do I start the hormone pills again? Right after my period ends even if there are placebo pills left? And how long after starting a new pack after my period can I have sex safely without a condom?
Posted November 30, 2015 under Ask Us.Congratulation for using birth control! As you know, using birth control pills “continuously” means that instead of taking the placebo pills (the different colored pills that are usually at the […]
Read more »I wear a bra every day to make my small breasts bigger, but it’s not working. What can I do?
Posted November 25, 2015 under Ask Us.Your breasts start growing when you begin puberty. During puberty the hormone levels in your body change. This causes your breasts to develop and your periods to start. It takes different […]
Read more »My period keeps on coming early, what should I do? Is this serious?
Posted November 18, 2015 under Ask Us.A typical menstrual “cycle” (the time from the first day of your period until the first day of your next period) is about 28 days. Although this is the average length, it […]
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Can I go to the bathroom (pee) when I have a tampon in?
Posted November 11, 2015 under Ask Us.YES! Since pee (urine) leaves the body from another opening called the urethra, you don’t have to remove a tampon from your vagina to pass urine. You can also leave […]
Read more »Is it possible to have irregular ovulation and irregular periods? If so, what’s the cause?
Posted November 4, 2015 under Ask Us.Irregular periods are often caused from not ovulating every month. This is common in the first year or two after you start your periods. Some months you may ovulate and […]
Read more »I’ve had acne since the 4th grade and it started to get better but now I’m in 8th grade and I’m getting more on my face, back, and chest. What do I do?
Posted October 28, 2015 under Ask Us.Acne (also known as “pimples”) is very common among teenagers, young adults and even older adults. Just about every teen will have a breakout at some point. Having to deal […]
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I read that taking birth control pills can help lower the risk of getting anemia. I have already been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia; will going on the pill help?
Posted October 21, 2015 under Ask Us.Birth control pills are often prescribed by health care providers to treat certain medical conditions such as heavy periods. Because there is less menstrual bleeding when taking birth control pills, […]
Read more »When do I get my first pelvic exam? I’m going to the doctor soon and I don’t want to find out there.
Posted October 14, 2015 under Ask Us.This depends on whether you are going to see your doctor because you are having vaginal discharge, or unexplained belly pain, or whether it is simply a check-up. Most health […]
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I got my period the first time a couple of months ago and I haven’t gotten it again. Is this normal?
Posted October 9, 2015 under Ask Us.It’s actually very common to have irregular periods during the first year or two (after your period starts), but after that your periods should become more predictable. Irregular periods can […]
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